Help, is my coolant messed up? G 12 A8D - Page 2

**RickT** · 11-19-2006, 12:58 PM

Thats a t least 4 bottles wortyh of RAD WELD in there.... basicly its had a leak and some ones done a quick fix be loading it with RAD WELD to seal it.... the chances are your water pump will be the next thing to go as RAD WELD eats the seals and blocks the pump..

Sounds like it was at the auction for a number of reasons.. I would suggest getting rid back via the aucton,, as its going to be a endless money pitt.... unless you want to spend and get it on the road...

One thing to add... if they FLUSH the system your leak will be back shorty.. I would not flush it for the moment unless your ready repair the leak...

Cheers

Rickt

Naseem · 11-19-2006, 05:29 PM

that was the general gist of buying from an auction, i only had £1500 budget really.

I'll let you know what the Audi dealer says tomorrow.

**T-sport** · 11-19-2006, 05:50 PM

Unfortunately mate Audi are not cheap cars to keep on the road and when they go wrong they seriously hit your pocket..

Fingers crossed for you though as they are nice cars when you get a good one !!

Naseem · 11-20-2006, 01:02 AM

Thanks for the info guys...

I have been considering selling it on, see what i can get back for it.

Will update tonight.

Naseem · 11-21-2006, 03:53 PM

Audi garage checked it out.

There is oil leak from gearbox. Mate of my brothers services bmw and merc. He's got his hands on a 1999 a4 1.9 tdi that is an insurance write off. Will check out the gearbox and let me know on thursday. The engine's already been sold on it apparently.

The audi mechanic said it was fine apart from gearbox.

Fingers crossed...

**T-sport** · 11-22-2006, 12:32 PM

What did the Audi garage say about the coolant issue?

Do you think you will keep it now once the gearbox issue is resolved ??

Naseem · 11-22-2006, 01:04 PM

I just wrote out a really long reply and it didn't post! grr....

Ok, basically, he said mixing coolant messes up and makes gunky stuff. It's not been flushed properly. If it's got a leak i'd have noticed by now seeing as i do about 50miles a day (2-3weeks so far). It needs proper flushing, which i'll do once the gearbox is fitted.

Seeing as i'm sorting it out, i might as well keep it. Would've cost me £1900 not including things i would have spent on any car i got (tyres/cambelt).

Going to see the car that the gearbox is being taken from on Sunday to see if there's anything else i want from it. I need new headlamps, the reflective surface on mine has worn out (that's the only reason i can give for headlights not being very bright).

Also once gearbox is done i'll fit the stereo.

A month down the line i'll service it properly myself.

By the way... do you know where i can find a haynes manual online?

**T-sport** · 11-22-2006, 02:50 PM

You can get a Haynes pretty cheap on Ebay eBay.co.uk: Audi a4 haynes manual 1995-2000 VGC VAG (item 330051962263 end time 26-Nov-06 20:58:38 GMT)

11-19-2006, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
RickT Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,638 Gallery: (0)	Thats a t least 4 bottles wortyh of RAD WELD in there.... basicly its had a leak and some ones done a quick fix be loading it with RAD WELD to seal it.... the chances are your water pump will be the next thing to go as RAD WELD eats the seals and blocks the pump.. Sounds like it was at the auction for a number of reasons.. I would suggest getting rid back via the aucton,, as its going to be a endless money pitt.... unless you want to spend and get it on the road... One thing to add... if they FLUSH the system your leak will be back shorty.. I would not flush it for the moment unless your ready repair the leak... Cheers Rickt Last edited by RickT : 11-19-2006 at 01:01 PM.

11-19-2006, 05:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,461 Gallery: (0)	Unfortunately mate Audi are not cheap cars to keep on the road and when they go wrong they seriously hit your pocket.. Fingers crossed for you though as they are nice cars when you get a good one !! __________________ 2002 1.8 T Avant 18" TT Quattro Replicas Forge Motorsport DV

11-22-2006, 12:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,461 Gallery: (0)	What did the Audi garage say about the coolant issue? Do you think you will keep it now once the gearbox issue is resolved ?? __________________ 2002 1.8 T Avant 18" TT Quattro Replicas Forge Motorsport DV

11-22-2006, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
T-sport Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon,uk Posts: 1,461 Gallery: (0)	You can get a Haynes pretty cheap on Ebay eBay.co.uk: Audi a4 haynes manual 1995-2000 VGC VAG (item 330051962263 end time 26-Nov-06 20:58:38 GMT) __________________ 2002 1.8 T Avant 18" TT Quattro Replicas Forge Motorsport DV

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11-19-2006, 05:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Naseem Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 30 Gallery: (0)	that was the general gist of buying from an auction, i only had £1500 budget really. I'll let you know what the Audi dealer says tomorrow.

11-20-2006, 01:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Naseem Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 30 Gallery: (0)	Thanks for the info guys... I have been considering selling it on, see what i can get back for it. Will update tonight.

11-21-2006, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Naseem Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 30 Gallery: (0)	Audi garage checked it out. There is oil leak from gearbox. Mate of my brothers services bmw and merc. He's got his hands on a 1999 a4 1.9 tdi that is an insurance write off. Will check out the gearbox and let me know on thursday. The engine's already been sold on it apparently. The audi mechanic said it was fine apart from gearbox. Fingers crossed...

11-22-2006, 01:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
Naseem Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 30 Gallery: (0)	I just wrote out a really long reply and it didn't post! grr.... Ok, basically, he said mixing coolant messes up and makes gunky stuff. It's not been flushed properly. If it's got a leak i'd have noticed by now seeing as i do about 50miles a day (2-3weeks so far). It needs proper flushing, which i'll do once the gearbox is fitted. Seeing as i'm sorting it out, i might as well keep it. Would've cost me £1900 not including things i would have spent on any car i got (tyres/cambelt). Going to see the car that the gearbox is being taken from on Sunday to see if there's anything else i want from it. I need new headlamps, the reflective surface on mine has worn out (that's the only reason i can give for headlights not being very bright). Also once gearbox is done i'll fit the stereo. A month down the line i'll service it properly myself. By the way... do you know where i can find a haynes manual online?

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